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Forbidden Root - Chicago
- From:
- Forbidden Root - Chicago
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Japanese Rice Lager
- ABV:
- 4.2%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.01 | pDev: 0.5%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 17, 2026
- Added:
- Apr 04, 2026
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Oak fermented rice lager, layered three months in an American oak foeder.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina
4.04/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Received a 16 oz can from @ATL6245 4-25-26. Canned 3-11-26; consumed 5-17-26. Cold stored since acquisition. Thanks for the opportunity David!
Beer poured clear light gold with a nice head that has sustained well.
Nose has note of sweet grains and some woodiness.
Taste is a sweet malt base that is enveloped by the oak which dominates the flavor yet i get a touch of fruitiness in post sip aspirations. Finishes balanced with the oak and adequate hopping.
Mouthfeel is light bodied, very refreshing and smooth.
Overall, definitely a fan of oak aging, this one was done nicely!
May 17, 2026Beer poured clear light gold with a nice head that has sustained well.
Nose has note of sweet grains and some woodiness.
Taste is a sweet malt base that is enveloped by the oak which dominates the flavor yet i get a touch of fruitiness in post sip aspirations. Finishes balanced with the oak and adequate hopping.
Mouthfeel is light bodied, very refreshing and smooth.
Overall, definitely a fan of oak aging, this one was done nicely!
Reviewed by ATL6245 from Georgia
3.99/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance: Clear pale straw yellow. Fluffy white head with compact bubbles. Great head retention.
Aroma: Graint and Floral with oak wood.
Flavor: Oak wood, grainy, with lpw bitterness. Dry.
Mouth feel: Light bodied, effervescent, drying. Clean, short finish.
Overall: A well crafted rice lager. Crisp, clean and dry. Oak resting adds another layer of aroma and flavor without stealing the show. Will pair well with heat and humdity.
Apr 04, 2026Aroma: Graint and Floral with oak wood.
Flavor: Oak wood, grainy, with lpw bitterness. Dry.
Mouth feel: Light bodied, effervescent, drying. Clean, short finish.
Overall: A well crafted rice lager. Crisp, clean and dry. Oak resting adds another layer of aroma and flavor without stealing the show. Will pair well with heat and humdity.
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